You don't have to head off the beaten path to snag a great deal on travel this season. With cooling weather and fewer tourists, many popular locations are offering a bevy of bargains to lure travelers. So take advantage of prime destinations that were too crowded and overpriced in the summer, or that are heading into peak season for the winter. Take a look at these ten locales and start planning your getaway -- and saving some money:

Up Next: Hawaii

Hawaii has fantastic year-round weather, so it makes sense to go in the fall when the crowds and prices get smaller. Airfare to Hawaii typically goes on sale in the fall. For instance, Hawaiian Airlines' fall promotion offers fares as low as $360 round-trip from the Western U.S. And a deal from United Airlines connects many Midwest and Eastern states to the islands for as low as $333. Plus, the U.S.'s economic woes have left autumn hotel bookings down 30%, reports SmarterTravel.com. That means hotels are slashing prices to lure travelers, with some offering perks such as free stays and free groceries.
Up Next: Panama

Panama isn't just about the canal. Enjoy stunning palm-lined beaches, excellent snorkeling, incredible mountain vistas, beautiful rain forests and bird watching. September and October are typically drier than earlier months, so you can still enjoy the sights without paying peak-season prices. We recently spotted round-trip flights on Kayak.com from Chicago to Panama City in October and November for only $328. Flights from Miami (a main U.S. hub) to Panama were as low as $238.

Up Next: Lancaster County

Forget the gridlock of New England this fall. Instead, relax a bit further south in Amish country. You'll enjoy the simple way of life and some old-fashioned hospitality, trimmed with serene vistas and farmer's markets brimming with harvest-time bounties. For a homey experience, stay at a local bed and breakfast. Many go on sale this time of year. For instance, at BedandBreakfast.com, we found room discounts up to 50% off regular rates. Plus, if you're traveling with children, many B&Bs in the area welcome little ones -- and even let them help on the farm. Go to AFarmStay.com to learn more.

Up Next: New Orleans

Don't let the weather scare you away. Hurricane season winds down by October and November, yet tourists remain scarce. That means you won't have to spend beaucoup bucks to soak up the city's French atmosphere. Lodging is a particular bargain here -- we found four-star hotels starting at $44 a night. Plus, Southwest recently offered one-way airfare for as low as $59, for travel through November 19. That leaves plenty of money for a cocktail at the 200-year-old Napoleon House, a ride down Canal Street on a streetcar and an evening of authentic New Orleans Jazz. Or, go antiquing, strolling or people watching.
Up Next: Los Angeles

Most people think of L.A. as a summer playground, but the weather is mild year-round -- mid-70s in October. That's perfect for exploring the Santa Monica Pier, lounging seaside in Malibu, strolling Hollywood's Walk of Fame or exploring the city's 4,200-acre Griffith Park. Or you could hit one of the area's popular amusement parks, including Universal Studios, Knott's Berry Farm, Legoland and Disneyland. Admission prices don't drop in the fall, but lodging deals abound. The Anaheim Courtyard Marriott hotel is offering rooms for up to 25% off the regular rates in September and October.
Up Next: Las Vegas

Hotel rates in Vegas are reportedly down about 12% this season. And we certainly found some bargains, smack-dab in the middle of the action. For example, at Orbitz.com we looked for rooms for a mid-October stay in a three-star hotel. We got $29 per night at the Stratosphere and $33 at the Tropicana. Want to live it up in luxury four- or five-star digs? We found deals on Kayak.com for $84 per night at the Golden Nugget, $110 at New York-New York and $125 at the Palms.

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